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Description: | A post-medieval to modern artefact which is possibly a candle snuffer but, alternatively, may be a chape.The artefact takes the form of a flattened cone. The upper surface bears elaborate cast decoration in the form of five vertical panels, each containing an identical floral/foliate pattern. At the base of each panel a horizontal line separates the aforementioned decoration from a trefoil motif. On one side of the artefact a vertical seam is visible. And there is a bent, wire-like protrusion of uncertain function.The surfaces of the artefact are corroded. It measures 41.3mm long, 29.6mm wide and 4.6mm thick. The weight is 5.9g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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